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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.04, 1,134.14 and 511.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.04, 1,134.14 and 511.52 is: 705.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.04 : 1,134.14 = 511.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.04/1,134.14 = 511.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.04x = 1,134.14 × 511.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.04x = 580,135.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,135.29/822.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.73

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